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Manchester City lining up swoop for £25m Sevilla star

Roberto Mancini could kick-start his summer spending with a move for Sevilla star Jesus Navas, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

The Manchester City boss is keen to begin his transfer dealings early this summer after seeing local rivals United win their 20th league title and Navas is on his shortlist.

City have suffered from a lack of natural width this season - their only out-and-out winger Scott Sinclair is surplus to requirements - and Navas possesses blistering pace and superb dribbling ability.

The Spain international's buyout clause is set at £30m, but Sevilla are thought to be open to offers of around £25m.

Arsenal have also been linked with the 27-year-old, while Chelsea came very close to landing him back in 2006.